RCA 811-DTA891W030 User manual

user manual
manual de usuario
rst time.
Es importante leer este manual antes de usar por vez primera su equipo.
DTA800B1
DTA800B1L
www.1800customersupport.com/RCA

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Important safety instructions
Please read and save for future reference
Some of the following information may not apply to your
particular product; however, as with any electronic product,
precautions should be observed during handling and use.
• Read these instructions.
• Keep these instructions.
• Heed all warnings.
• Follow all instructions.
• Do not use this apparatus near water.
• Clean only with dry cloth.
• Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
ampliers) that produce heat.
• Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades
with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug
has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide
blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If
the provided plug does not t into your outlet, consult
an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
• Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles,
and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
• Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
• Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus combination
to avoid injury from tip-over.
• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally,
or has been dropped.
Additional safety information
• Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing
and no objects lled with liquids, such as vases, shall be
placed on the apparatus.
• Always leave sufficient space around the product for
ventilation. Do not place product in or on a bed, rug,
in a bookcase or cabinet that may prevent air flow
through vent openings.
Portable Cart Warning
• Do not place lighted candles, cigarettes, cigars, etc. on
the product.
• Connect power cord only to AC power source as
marked on the product.
• Care should be taken so that objects do not fall into the
product.
• Do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. This product
does not contain customer serviceable components.
• Where the main plug or an appliance coupler is used
as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall
remain readily operable.
If your product operates on batteries
Adhere to the following precautions:
A. Any battery may leak electrolyte if mixed with a
different battery type, if inserted incorrectly, or if all
batteries are not replaced at the same time.
B. Any battery may leak electrolyte or explode if disposed
of in re or an attempt is made to charge a battery not
intended to be recharged.
C. Discard leaky batteries immediately. Leaking batteries
can cause skin burns or other personal injury. When
discarding batteries, be sure to dispose of them in the
proper manner, according to your state/provincial and
local regulations.
D. Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as
sunshine, re or the like.
Rating plate location
The rating plate is located on the bottom of the unit.
Important battery precautions
• Any battery may present a risk of fire, explosion, or
chemical burn if abused. Do not try to charge a battery
that is not intended to be recharged, not incinerate,
and do not puncture.
• Non-rechargeable batteries, such as alkaline batteries,
may leak if left in your product for a long period of
time. Remove the batteries from the product if you are
not going to use it for a month or more.
• If your product uses more than one battery, do not mix
types and make sure they are inserted correctly. Mixing
types or inserting incorrectly may cause them to leak.
• Discard any leaky or deformed battery immediately.
They may cause skin burns or other personal injury.
• Do not expose batteries to excessive heat (for example,
by leaving them in sunlight or close to re).
• Please help to protect the environment by recycling or
disposing of batteries according to federal, state, and
local regulations.
Box contents ..........................................................4
Setting up ..............................................................4
Program the supplied remote control ................6
General controls ....................................................7
Menu settings........................................................8
Display 16:9 contents ........................................ 11
Watching non-digital over-the-air TV broadcasts
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Closed captioning on the Converter Box......... 12
More information ............................................... 13
Contents

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Box contents
Setting up
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The following items are included:
RCA Digital TV Converter Box RF coaxial cable
2 AAA Batteries
Remote control
Quick Start
Guide
User Manual
(this booklet)
Step 1: Installation
The Converter Box can be installed either horizontally or vertically. The left side of the Converter Box can be rotated as a
stand for vertical installation.
Vertical installation (recommended) Horizontal installation
Step 2: Connections
Option 1: Basic connection to TV
Connect your existing antenna cable to the
ANTENNA IN jack of the Converter Box.
Connect the RF coaxial cable (supplied) from the
OUTPUT TO TV jack of the Converter Box to the
ANTENNA jack of the TV set.
Slide the CH3/CH4 selector on the back of the
Converter Box to the channel that is not in use in
your area. The Converter Box will send its video signal
to either Channel 3 or 4 on your TV.
Connect the Audio/Video cables (not supplied) from
the AUDIO / VIDEO output jacks (yellow, white, red)
of the Converter Box to the Audio/Video IN jacks on
the TV set. If there are more than two sets of Audio/
Video jacks on the TV set, connect only either INPUT1
or INPUT2 to those of your converter box.
Connect the AC power cable of the Converter Box to
a suitable wall outlet.
Tip:
Using the optional Audio/Video cable
connection provides better picture quality in
case your TV set has Audio/Video input available.
Note:
You may choose to connect the RF coaxial cable
to TV, or Audio/Video cables to TV, or both the
RF coaxial cable and AV cables to TV.
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2
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5
Bottom view
AC120V
60Hz
(Optional)
From antenna

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Setting up (continue)
Option 2 : If you also need to connect your VCR
Connect your existing antenna cable to the
ANTENNA IN jack of the Converter Box.
Connect the RF coaxial cable* (supplied) from the
OUTPUT TO TV jack of the Converter Box to the
ANTENNA IN jack of the VCR.
Connect the RF coaxial cable* (not supplied) from the
ANTENNA OUT jack of the VCR to the ANTENNA IN
jack of the TV set.
Slide the CH3/CH4 selector on the back of the VCR to
the channel that is not in use in your area. The VCR will
send its video signal to either Channel 3 or 4 on yourTV.
Slide the CH3/CH4 selector on the back of the
Converter Box to the channel that is not being used
by the VCR; e.g., if you set the VCR selector to CH3,
slide the Converter Box selector to CH4.
Connect the AC power cable of the Converter Box to
a suitable wall outlet.
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Note:
The SMART ANTENNA IN jack lets you connect a Smart Antenna. Refer to the antenna’s user manual for proper connection.
Smart Antenna provides improved reception. For more information, please consult your TV dealer.
* You can also use Audio/Video cables (similar to option 1) if the connection jacks are available on the VCR and TV.
Step 3: Initial setup of the Converter Box
1. Press BOX on the remote control to turn on the Converter Box. The indicator on front panel will turn green (ON
mode) from red (STANDBY mode).
• Make sure your TV is on the correct channel (either 3 or 4) or VIDEO mode.
Refer to your TV manual for further instructions.
• The following screen can be seen on your TV when the correct channel is chosen.
• If you cannot see the above screen on your TV set, check if:
a) the converter box has been turned on,
b) your TV is on the correct channel (either 3 or 4) or VIDEO mode. Refer to
your TV manual for further instructions.
c) you have correctly connected the TV set with the Converter Box.
• If you still do not see the above screen, follow the following steps to reset the
Converter Box to factory reset status:
- From the “No Signal” screen, press MENU key;
- Press “5”, “ 6”, “ 2” then you should see the above screen and please continue the
setup.
2. Press 1(for English), 2(for Spanish) or 3(for French) to select the menu language.
AC120V
60Hz
From antenna

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3. Press 1to start automatic channel search.
• When the scan nishes, the Channel List menu displays
the found channels.
• Reposition the antenna and perform the automatic
channel scan again if you cannot find all available
channels by pressing MENU key.
• The Converter Box is also compatible with Smart
Antennas which can provide improved reception over
standard indoor antennas.
• If a Smart Antenna is connected, press 1for Quick Scan
or 2for Full Scan. A full scan with Smart Antenna may
take around 40-50 minutes.
Setting up (continue)
4. The Channel List is displayed once scanning is nished
Press or to select channel and OK to start viewing.
• You may also hide unwanted channels, refer to “Channel
List” on page 8 for details.
Your Converter Box is now ready for use!
Tip:
To continue to view non-digital TV broadcasts,
if available, press the BOX on your remote to
place the Converter Box in stand-by mode (red
light), then switch your TV to any searched non-digital
channel.
You must have the RF coaxial cable connected to your
TV input, in order to watch non-digital TV broadcasts.
Program the supplied remote control
You can control TV sets of all major brands after
programming the Converter Box remote control with
the PGM key. RCA TV sets can be controlled directly
without programming. Refer to the steps below and the
separate Program Code leaflet to guide you through the
programming.
1. Refer to the Program Code at the last pages of this
booklet. Look for the brand of your TV set and a 3-digit
program code next to it. There may be more than one
program code available. Choose any one of them.
2. Press PGM on the remote control. The signal indicator
on it remains lit.
3. Enter the 3-digit program code with the number keys.
Press OK for confirmation. The signal indicator will be
o when the program is done.
4. Press the volume keys on this remote control to check if
they can adjust the volume of your TV set.
• If you fail to control your TV set, repeat steps 2 to 4 to
program again. Try another program code if there is
more than one for your TV brand.
• If the signal indicator remains lit after blinking four
times, you may have entered the wrong code. Repeat
steps 3 to 4 to program again. Make sure you have
correctly entered the code.
• You can still use your TV remote control to turn on your
TV set, select input source and control the volume.
signal indicator
Admiral 002, 128, 183, 189
Advent 191, 258, 260, 275
Adventura 129
Program codes/Códigos de programa

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General controls
• The keys on the Converter Box remote control are divided into two parts. The keys shown in white in the diagram
below control the Converter Box, while the grey keys control your TV set.
• You can control TV sets of all major brands after programming this remote control with the PGM key. RCA TV sets can
be controlled directly without programming. Refer to “Program the supplied remote control” section for details.
TV controls ONLY
Turns the TV on or o
Selects CH3, CH4 or AV INPUT on the TV
Mutes or restores sound output from the
TV (if the TV supports this function)
Adjusts the TV volume
Programs the remote control so that it can
control your TV set. Refer to“Program the
supplied remote control”for details
Signal indicator
Turns the converter box on or o
Navigates through the converter box
menus (e.g., to move right, press )
Press OK to conrm menu selections
Shows or hides channel information (it is
possible to receive some programs from
dierent time zones, the time information
might be wrong in this case)
Shows or hides the main menu
Selects the previous or next channel
Selects channels by inputting the channel
number
Shortcut keys to access functions in the
main menu
Displays closed captioning from the
converter box
Inputs a dash (e.g., 12-1) while selecting
an ATSC channel with the number keys
(0-9)
Insert 2 “AAA” batteries
prior to use.

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Menu settings
The main menu lets you access more features of the
converter box. Press MENU to show or hide the menu.
When the menu is displayed, press the number keys on the
remote control to access the corresponding menu item
directly.
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12.1 Stored
Stored
Stored
Skipped
12.2
12.3
12.4
Channel List
• Lists the available TV channels and the programs
playing on each channel.
• To change channels, select a channel number and press
OK.
• To skip a channel when pressing the CHANNEL button,
select “Stored” next to the channel name and then press
OK . The status changes to “Skipped”.
Shortcut key
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AV Settings
• Change the video display and sound output formats.
• Press 1for Picture or 2for Audio Controls.
– Picture : Press 1for Widescreen or 2for Fullscreen .
– Audio Controls : Press 1for Stereo, or 2for Alternate
Audio (for bilingual programs). When Alternate
Audio is selected, press OK on the remote control to
switch between main and alternate languages while
watching TV.
Shortcut key
2
Ratings
• This feature enables you to restrict access to certain TV
programs whose content may be deemed unsuitable for
your children. Viewing is restricted unless the password
(initial default password: 0000) that you have chosen is
entered. Password is also required before entering the
rating menu.
• Three sub-menus are available:
Shortcut key
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• Press 1for Lock/Unlock: to activate or deactivate the
rating feature.
Lock/Unlock : Press 1to select OFF (to de-activate
the rating feature, even if you have defined certain
settings in the Rating Limits menu) or press 2to select
ON (to activate the rating feature) or press 3to select
ON/ Enable (to activate the rating feature and enable
downloadable ratings).
Select
“Stored”
channels
Select any channels
including“Skipped”ones
Shortcut key

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Menu settings
• Press 2for Rating Limits
Rating Limits: Press 1for TV Shows, press 2for Movies,
press 3for Custom (only available when ON/Enable is
selected in Lock/Unlock menu)
• TV Shows: To change the TV parental ratings by
pressing OK against desired rating level. A padlock
icon tells you whether or not a rating level is locked.
TV-Y
TV-Y7
TV-G
TV-PG
TV-14
TV-MA
D
D
L
L
L
S
S
S
V
V
V
FV
– In the above example, all TV programs rated
above TV-PG require the password for viewing.
• Movies: To change the movie parental ratings by
pressing OK against desired rating level. A padlock
icon tells you whether or not a rating level is locked.
G - 1
PG - 2
PG-13 - 3
R - 4
NC-17 - 5
X - 6
NR - 7
– In the above example, all movies rated PG or
above require the password for viewing.
• Custom: To update the current TV show and Movies
ratings when new releases are available.
– Press the corresponding number key to select
the program restrictions. They include: Entire
Audience (1), Dialogue (2), Language (3), Sex (4),
Violence (5), Children (6), Fantasy violence (7),
MPAA (8).
• Press 3for Change PIN
To change the password for ratings.
The initial default password is “0000”, you must change
it and create your own password to activate the rating
settings.
Tip:
After the rating settings are done, do not forget
to activate them by selecting ON in the Lock/
Unlock menu.
Parental Controls, popularly known as the “V-Chip,”
depend on information sent by broadcasters about
specific programs. Two ratings systems are available
for you to use to screen inappropriate content for your
family.
TV shows can be rated by broadcasters based on the
following Age and Content-based Guidelines:
• TV-Y (All Children – This program is designed to be
appropriate for all children.)
• TV-Y7 (Directed to Older Children – This program
is designed for children age 7 and above.) The
program may contain fantasy violence (FV).
• TV-G (General Audience – Most parents would this
program suitable for all ages.)
• TV-PG (Parental Guidance Suggested – This program
contains material that parents may unsuitable for
younger children.) The program may contain one or
more of the following: moderate violence (V), some
sexual situations (S), infrequent coarse language (L),
or some suggestive dialogue (D).
• TV-14 (Parents Strongly Cautioned – This program
contains some material that many parents would
find unsuitable for children under 14 years of age.)
Parents are strongly urged to exercise greater care
in monitoring this program and are cautioned
against letting children under the age of 14 watch
unattended. This program contains one or more
of the following: intense violence (V), intense
sexual situations (S), strong coarse language (L), or
intensely suggestive dialogue (D).
• TV-MA (Mature Audience Only – This program is
designed to be viewed by adults and therefore may
be unsuitable for children under 17.) This program
contains one or more of the following: graphic
violence (V), explicit sexual activity (S), or crude
indecent language (L).

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Some programmers use the Movie Ratings (MPAA)
System to rate TV shows on the same scale as motion
pictures:
• A G-rated motion picture contains nothing in
theme, language, nudity, sex, violence or other
matters that would offend parents whose younger
children view the motion picture.
• A PG -rated motion picture should be investigated
by parents before they let younger children attend.
• A PG-13 rating is a sterner warning to parents to
determine whether their children under age 13
should view the motion picture, as some material
might not be suited for them.
• An R-rated motion picture contains some adult
material.
• An NC-17 rated motion picture is one that most
parents would consider too adult for their children.
• Xrating is adults only.
• NR is not rated.
For more information about TV ratings, visit:
www.PauseParentPlay.org
Menu settings
Closed Captioning
• Lets you change the closed caption appearance (font,
text color, text opacity, background color, background,
edge eect and edge color).
• Press 1(Font Options) to change font color and eects,
2(Back Options) to change background color and
eects or 3(Default) to reset to default settings.
• Only digital closed captions can be changed.
• For more information, see “Advantages of closed
captioning on the Converter Box”.
Shortcut key
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Settings
• Six sub-meus are available:
Shortcut key
5
• Press 1for Channel Scan
– To start automatic channel scan.
– To scan more channels (Scan Add) after adjusting
your antenna
– Enable the “Scan Add” option if you only want to
scan more channels with keeping existing channel
list.
• Press 2for Language
– To select the menu language.
• Press 3for Power Saver
– An energy saving feature to turn off the converter
box automatically after 4 (default), 8 or 12 hours
according to your selection. Select OFF to de-activate
this feature.
– The timer is only active when the converter box
remains idle (i.e. no key activation). Once any “Box”
key is pressed, the timer will be reset.
– If you have set up timer recordings for TV programs,
make sure the converter box will not turn off
automatically before the recordings nish.
• Press 4for Antenna
– To show the signal strength for receiving broadcast
from a TV station. If signal is weak, you may need to
reposition the antenna.
• Press 5for Time Zone
– To select your local time zone
– To enable or disable Daylight Saving Time.
• Press 6for System Reset
– To restore all settings to factory defaults.

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Display 16:9 contents
When receiving a 16:9 digital broadcast signal, DTA800B1 Digital TV Converter will convert the 16:9 picture to t a 4:3 TV
screen. Use the“Picture”setting to select among two conversion modes.
Fullscreen Mode (Default)
This mode uses the entire screen of your TV, but the left and right end of the picture will be removed.
Widescreen Mode
The entire 16:9 picture will be displayed on your TV, but there will be unused areas (black bars) along the top and bottom
edges of your TV screen.
Using a 16:9 TV with the Digital TV Converter
It is recommended that you use the Widescreen option to avoid cropping the picture.
Most 16:9 TVs oer various modes for displaying 4:3 pictures, experiment to nd the best setting.
To select the Fullscreen or Widescreen modes
1. Press MENU on the remote.
2. Select “AV Settings”
3. Select “Picture”
Fullscreen
Widescreen

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Watching non-digital over-the-air TV broadcast
To continue to view non-digital TV broadcasts, if available, press the BOX on your remote to place the Converter Box in
stand-by mode (red light), then you can tune your TV to any available non-digital channels (refer to your TV controls).
You must have the RF coaxial cable connected to your TV input, in order to watch non-digital TV broadcasts. Note that most
non-digital TV broadcasts will cease to be available after Feb 17th 2009.
Closed captioning on the Converter Box
Closed captions allow people who are deaf or hard of
hearing to enjoy TV programming. Captions are also a
helpful tool for those learning English or watching TV in a
noisy environment.
The Converter Box provides two ways for you to view
captions. You should choose one method or the other.
Method 1
First, you can continue receiving standard TV captions (basic
white text on a black background) through your analog TV
set. The Converter Box will automatically send the closed-
captioning information to your television for the TV to
decode and display. All you need to do is turn ON the closed
captioning function on your TV as you always have (if your
TV has this capability, as newer TV sets do.)
Method 2
Alternatively, the Converter Box can be used to decode
captions and display them on your TV screen. If you use this
method, you will be able to enjoy the enhancements made
possible by digital technology.
To use the converter box to display closed captions:
1. Turn OFF your television’s closed-caption decoder.
2. Turn on the Converter Box’s captioning decoder by
pressing the CC button at the lower right-hand side of
the remote control.
• When you use the converter box to display closed
captions in this way, you can choose dierent types of
captions, depending on what information broadcasters
are sending.
Advantages of closed captioning on the
Converter Box
Using the Converter Box to decode captions gives you
more choices and more flexibility when viewing captions
on digital TV shows. If you choose this method, you can
personalize your captions by making the following choices:
• Select dierent types of fonts
• Choose between eight background colors and
foreground colors for the captioning text (white, black,
red, green, blue, yellow, magenta, and cyan)
• Make the caption background transparent, translucent,
solid, or fashing
• Set edges of font characters with raised edges,
depressed edges, uniform edges, left shadow or right
shadow
Each of these enhancements to standard digital captions
can be accessed from the main menu of the Converter
Box by pressing the MENU button. Please refer to the next
section “Menu settings”for details.
To use Closed Captioning, please first try
turning ON Closed Captioning feature on your
TV (this setting can normally be found in TV’s
setup menu). If not satised with the results, try
turning OFF Closed Captioning feature on your TV, and
turning ON Closed Captioning feature on your Converter
Box.
Tip:
DO NOT enable closed captions on both TV and
the Converter Box. Otherwise, both captions will
be overlapped.

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More information
Troubleshooting tips
Unit does not work.
• Unplug the AC power cord and plug it back in.
No picture on the TV screen.
• Make sure the converter box is turned on.
• Make sure the connections between the converter box
and TV are properly done.
• Choose dierent channels or video inputs on the TV set
until the picture appears.
No sound.
• Make sure the connections between the converter box
and TV are properly done.
• Make sure the TV sound is not muted.
Remote control does not work.
• Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly.
• Replace the batteries if they are exhausted.
• Remove any obstacles between the remote control and
the converter box.
• If the remote control works with the converter box but
does not work with your TV, reprogram the remote
control, following the steps in “Program the supplied
remote control”.
Cannot watch a bilingual TV program in its secondary
language.
• Make sure you have correctly selected the audio
settings. Refer to AV settings in the main menu.
Forgot password.
• Choose “ Ratings ” in the main menu and input the
master password “8888”. Create a new password. (The
master password cannot be used to unlock programs
for viewing.)
The Converter Box has turned o suddenly.
• Check if Power Saver timer is activated in the main
menu. It is set to 4 hours by default.
Weak signal or channel not available.
• Try to reposition the antenna. If the signal is still weak,
a more powerful antenna may be required to boost
reception for the Digital TV signal. A Smart Antenna is
recommended.
The TV is newly changed to an RCA TV set and the
remote control cannot control it.
• Reprogram the remote control, following the steps in
“Program the supplied remote control”.
Smart Antenna is newly connected and channel scan is
required.
• In the menu, press 5 for Settings and then press 1 for
Channel Scan.
TV cannot receive analog channels
• Turn off the converter box (pass through mode) and
conrm cables are connecting correctly.
Customer service and technical support
www.1800customersupport.com/RCA
Technical specications
Power supply: AC 120V/60Hz
Power consumption: <1W (standby)
<7W (operating, HD mode)
Remote reception distance: >8m from front
RF freq. range: 57MHz – 803MHz
RF channel range: CH2 – CH69
RF sensitivity: -83dBm to -5dBm
RF impedance: 75 ohms
Output channel: CH3/CH4, selectable
Video system: NTSC
Video output: 1V peak-to-peak
Video output impedance: 75 ohms
Audio output impedance: 600 ohms
Unit size (L x W x H): 190 x 140 x 38mm
Net weight: 0.4kg
Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Manufactured under License from Dolby Laboratories.

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Limited warranty
AVC MULTIMEDIA (“AVC”) makes the following limited warranty. This limited warranty extend to the original consumer purchaser and
is limited to non-commercial use of the product.
One Year Parts & Labor Warranty
AVC products purchased in the United States are warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of one
year from the date of their original retail purchase. If the unit fails to conform to this warranty, we will service the product using new or
refurbished parts and products, at AVC’s sole discretion.
During a period of one year from the eective warranty date, AVC will provide, when needed, service labor to repair a manufacturing
defect at its designated Service Center. To obtain warranty service in the Untied States, you must rst call our Customer Support Center
at 1-800-506-5746 or 1-877-252-6873, during the hours listed in the box below. The determination of service will be made by
AVC Customer Support. PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR UNIT TO AVC WITHOUT PRIOR AUTHORIZATION. New or remanufactured
replacements for defective parts or products will be used for repairs by AVC at its designated Service Center for one year from the eective
warranty date. Such replacement parts or products are warranted for an additional one year from the date of repair or replacement. The
Customer will be required to ship the unit to the Service Center indicated at the time Customer Support is contacted to make the necessary
repairs. The customer is responsible for all transportation charges to the service facility.
Packaging and Shipping Instruction
When you send the product to the AVC service facility you must use the original carton box and packing material or an equivalent as designated
by AVC.
LIMITED WARRANTY
Your Responsibility
1) You must retain the original sale receipt to provide proof of purchase.
2) These warranties are eective only if the product is purchased and operated in the U.S.A. or Canada.
3) Warranties extend only to defects in material or workmanship, and do not extend to any product or parts which have been lost or
discarded, or damage to product or parts caused by misuse, accident, improper operation or maintenance, or use in violation of
instructions provided with the product, or to product which has been altered or modied without authorization of AVC, or to products
or parts thereof which have had the serial number removed or changed.
Out of Warranty
Important:
Also keep your "Bill of Sale" as proof of purchase.
Model no. .......................................................................................................... Product name ..................................................................................................
Type of set.......................................................................................................... Serial no. .............................................................................................................
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Importante instrucciones de seguridad
Favor de guardar esto para una referencia futura
Alguna de la siguiente información quizá no se aplique a su
producto en particular. Sin embargo, como con cualquier
producto electrónico, se deben tomar precauciones durante
su manejo y uso.
• Lea estas instrucciones.
• Conserve estas instrucciones.
• Tome en cuenta todas las advertencias.
• Siga todas las instrucciones.
• No use este aparato cerca del agua.
• Limpie solamente con un paño seco.
• No bloquee ninguna de las aperturas de ventilación.
Instale de acuerdo con las instrucciones del fabricante.
• No instale cerca de fuentes de calor tales como
radiadores, registros de calor, estufas, u otros aparatos
(incluyendo amplicadores) que produzcan calor.
• No elimine el propósito de seguridad de la clavija
polarizada o del tipo a tierra. Una clavija polarizada
tiene dos cuchillas, una más ancha que la otra. Una
clavija del tipo a tierra tiene dos cuchillas y una tercera
punta para conexión a tierra. La cuchilla ancha o la
tercera punta son suministradas para su seguridad. Si la
clavija suministrada no se adapta dentro de su toma de
corriente, consulte a un electricista para que reemplace
la toma de corriente obsoleta.
• Proteja el cable de corriente de pisotones o machucones
particularmente en las clavijas, receptáculos de
conveniencia, y en punto donde salen del aparato.
• Use solamente accesorios/aditamentos especificados
por el fabricante.
• Use solamente con el carro, soporte,
trípode, consola, o mesa especicados
por el fabricante, o ven didos con
el aparato. Cuando se util iza un
carro, tenga precaución al mover la
combinación de carro/aparato para
evitar lesión ocasionada por volcadura.
• Desconecte este aparato durante tormentas eléctricas o
cuando no sea utilizado por largos períodos de tiempo.
• Reera todo el servicio a personal de servici o calicado.
El servicio es requerido cuando el apar ato ha sido
dañado de algu na forma , tal como daño a la clavija o
al cable de corriente, cuando se ha derramado líquido
o han caído objetos dentro del aparato, el aparato ha
sido expuesto a lluvia o humed ad, no funciona normal
mente, o ha sido tirado.
Informacion adicional de seguridad
• El apara to no debe quedar expuesto a goteos o
salpicaduras de líquidos, y, por lo tanto, no se deben
colocar sobre el aparato objetos que contengan
líquidos, como por ejemplo vasos.
• Siempre deje suficiente espacio para ventilación
alreadedor del producto. No ponga el producto en la
cama, alfombra, librero o gabinete que pueda obstruir
Portable Cart Warning
la corriente de aire a través de apeturas de ventilación.
• No pongan velas, cigarillos o cigarros encendidos
encima de producto.
• Conecte sólo en receptáculos de corriente alterna como
esta indicado en el producto.
• Tome precauciones para evitar que caigan objetos
dentro del producto.
• Carros y Estantes–El artefacto deberá ser usado sólo con
carros y estantes que hayan sido recomendados por el
fabricante.
• Cada vez que el enchufe principal o el conectador del
aparato se usen como dispositivo de desconexión,
dicho dispositivo de desconexión debe estar siempre
listo para su funcionamiento.
Si su producto funciona con pilas,
haga caso a las precauciones siguientes:
A. Electrólito puede gotear de cualquier pila si está si está
mezclada con una pila de un tipo diferente, si ha sido
insertada incorrectamente, o si no se reemplazan todas
las pilas al mismo tiempo.
B. Cualquier pila puede explotar o gotear electrólito si se echa
en un fuego o si trata de cargar una pila no recargable.
C. Deseche inmediatemente pilas con fuga. Estas pueden
causar quemaduras a la piel otra herida personal.
Cuando deseche las baterías asegúrese de deshacerse
de ellas en una manera apropiada, de acuerdo con las
regulaciones locales o del estado.
D. La baterías no debe exponerse al calor excesivo como
es el caso de la luz del sol, fuego o similares
Localización de la placa de características nominales
La localización de la placa de características nominales es
en la parte trasera de la unidad.
Precauciones importantes para la batería
• Cualquier batería puede presentar un riesgo de fuego,
explosión o quemadura química si es mal tratada. No
trate de cargar una batería que no esté diseñada para
ser recargada, no incinere y no perfore.
• Baterías no recargables, tales como las baterías alcalinas,
pueden tener fugas si son dejadas en su producto
por un largo periodo de tiempo. Retire las baterías del
producto si usted no lo va a usar por un mes o más.
• Si su producto usa más de una batería, no mezcle tipos
y asegúrese de que estén insertadas correctamente.
Mezclar tipos de baterías o insertarlas incorrectamente
puede causar que tengan fugas.
• Deseche inmediatamente cualquier batería con fugas o
deformada. Ellas pueden causar quemaduras de la piel
u otra lesión personal.
• No exponga las baterías a calor excesivo (por ejemplo,
dejándolas a la luz del sol o cerca del fuego).
• Por favor ayude a proteger el ambiente reciclando
o eliminando las baterías de conformidad con las
regulaciones federales, estatales y locales.
Contenido de la caja .............................................4
Conguración ........................................................4
Programe el control remoto suministrado.........6
Controles generales ..............................................7
Conguraciones de Menú.....................................8
Visualización de contenidos 16:9 ..................... 11
Cómo visualizar una transmisión televisiva aérea
no digital............................................................. 12
Subtítulos en el Convertidor............................. 12
Más información................................................. 13
Contenido

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Contenido de la caja
Conguración
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Se incluyen los siguientes elementos:
Convertidor para TV Digital RCA Cable coaxial RF
2 baterías “AAA”
Control remoto
Guía de Inicio
Rápido
Manual del
Usuario (este
folleto)
Paso 1: Instalación
El Convertidor puede ser instalado en forma horizontal o vertical. El lado izquierdo del Convertidor puede ser rotado como
un soporte para instalación vertical.
Instalación vertical (Recomendado) Instalación horizontal
Paso 2: Conexiones
Opción 1: Conexión básica al televisor Conecte su cable de antena al receptáculo de entrada
(ANTENNA IN) del Convertidor.
Conecte el cable coaxial RF (suministrado) del
receptáculo de salida a TV (OUTPUT TO TV) del
Convertidor al receptáculo de entrada de ANTENA
del receptor de TV.
Deslice el selector CH3/CH4 en la parte posterior del
Convertidor al canal que no esté en uso en su área. El
Convertidor enviará su señal de video ya sea al canal
3 o al 4 en su TV.
Conecte los cables de Audio/Video (no suministrados)
desde AUDIO/VIDEO out (amarillo, blanco, rojo) del
Convertidor hasta Audio/Video IN del televisor.
Conecte el cable de corriente CA del Convertidor a
una toma de pared adecuada.
Consejo: Usar el cable opcional para conexión
de Audio/Video suministra una mejor calidad de
imagen en caso de que su televisor tenga una
entrada de Audio/ Video disponible.
Nota:
Usted puede elegir conectar el cable coaxial
RF al televisor, o los cables de Audio/Video al
televisor, o ambos cables coaxiales RF y AV al televisor.
1
2
3
4
5
Vista inferior
AC120V
60Hz
( Opcional )
de la antena

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Conguración
Opción 2: Si usted también debe conectar su VCR
Conecte su cable de antena al receptáculo de entrada
(ANTENNA IN) del Convertidor
Conecte el cable coaxial* RF (suministrado) del receptáculo
de salida a TV (OUTPUT TO TV) del Convertidor al
receptáculo de entrada de ANTENA de la VCR.
Conecte el cable coaxial* RF (no suministrado) del
receptáculo de salida de antena (ANTENNA OUT) de la
VCR al receptáculo de entrada de ANTENA del receptor
de TV.
Deslice el selector CH3/CH4 en la parte posterior de la
VCR al canal que no esté en uso en su área. La VCR enviará
su señal de video ya sea al canal 3 ó al 4 en su TV.
Deslice el selector CH3/CH4 en la parte posterior del
Convertidor al canal que no esté siendo usado por la VCR;
por ejemplo, si usted coloca el selector VCR en la posición
CH3, deslice el selector del Convertidor a la posición CH4.
Conecte el cable de corriente CA del Convertidor a una
toma de pared adecuada.
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2
3
4
5
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Nota: El receptáculo SMART ANTENNA IN le permite conectar una Antena Inteligente (Smart Antenna). Reérase
al manual de usuario para la conexión adecuada. Una Antena Inteligente (Smart Antenna) suministra una mejor
recepción Para más información, por favor consulte el distribuidor de su televisor.
* Usted puede usar cables de Audio/Video (similar a la opción 1) si hay disponibles receptáculos de conexión en la VCR y TV.
Paso 3: Conguración inicial del Convertidor
1. Presione BOX en el control remoto para encender el Convertidor. El indicador en el panel delantero girará verde (EN el
modo) de rojo (el modo de espera).
• Asegúrese de que su televisor esté en el canal correcto (sea 3 ó 4) o modo VIDEO.
Reérase al manual de su televisión para instrucciones adicionales.
• La siguiente pantalla puede ser vista en su TV cuando el canal correcto es
seleccionado.
• Si no puede ver la pantalla anterior en su televisor, verifque si:
a) El convertidor está encendido,
b) Su televisor está en el canal correcto (sea el 3 ó 4) o modo VIDEO, Refiérase al
manual de su televisor para más instrucciones.
c) Ha conectado el televisor correctamente al convertidor.
• Si aún no ve la pantalla anterior, siga los pasos presentados a continuación para
reiniciar el Convertidor a su estado predeterminado:
a) Desde la pantalla “Ninguna Señal”, oprima la tecla MENU;
b) Oprima “5”, “ 6”, “ 2” después deberá ver la pantalla anterior y por favor continúe
con la conguración.
2. Presione 1(para Inglés), 2(para Español) o 3(para Francés) para seleccionar el idioma de menú.
AC120V
60Hz
de la antena

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3. Presione 1para iniciar la búsqueda automática de canal.
• Cuando la exploración termina, el menú Lista deCanales
muestra los canales que se encontraron.
• Vuelva a posicionar la antena y realice un
escaneoautomática de canales si no puede encontrar
todos los canales disponibles al oprimir la tecla MENU.
• El Convertidor también es compatible con las Antenas
Inteligentes (Smart Antennas), las cuales pueden
suministrar una mejor recepción que las antenas
interiores estándares.
• Si se conecta una Antena Inteligente, presione 1para
Exploración Rápida o 2para Exploración Completa. Una
Exploración Completa con Antena Inteligente puede
llevarse alrededor de 40-50 minutos.
Conguración
4. La Lista de Canales se muestra después de la
exploración, presione ó para resaltar un canal y
presione OK para comenzar a verlo.
• Usted puede también ocultar canales no deseados, para
detalles reérase a “Lista de Canales” en la página.
¡Su Convertidor está listo para usarse!
Consejo:
Para seguir visualizando transmisiones de
televisón no digitales, si están disponibles,
oprima BOX en su control remoto para colocar
el convertidor en modo de espera (luz rojo), entonces
cambie su televisión a algún canal no-digital buscado.
Usted deberá tener un cable coaxial RF conectado
a la entrada de su televisor para poder visualizar
transmisiones de televisión no digitales.
Programe el control remoto suministrado
Usted puede controlar receptores de TV de las principales
marcas después de programar el control remoto del
convertidor con la tecla PGM. Los receptores de TV RCA
se pueden controlar directamente sin programación. Para
guiarse a través de la programación reérase a los pasos a
continuación y al folleto Código de Programa.
1. Consulte el folleto Código de Programa que se
suministra por separado. Busque la marca de su
receptor de TV y un código de programa de 3 dígitos
junto a ella. Puede haber más de un código de
programa disponible. Elija alguno de ellos.
2. Presione PGM en el control remoto. El indicador de
señal en el control permanece iluminado.
3. Ingrese el código de programa de 3 dígitos con las
teclas numéricas. Presione OK para confirmar. El
indicador de señal se apagará cuando la programación
se haya realizado.
4. Presione las teclas de volumen en este
control remoto para checar si puede
ajustar el volumen de su receptor de
TV.
• Si el indicador de señal permanece iluminado después
de parpadear cuatro veces, usted ha ingresado el
código incorrecto. Repita los pasos 3 a 4 para realizar la
programación otra vez. Asegúrese de ingresar el código
correcto.
• Usted todavía puede usar el control remoto de su TV
para encender su receptor de TV, seleccionar la fuente
de entrada y controlar el volumen.
• Para mejorar la recepción de señal de TV, se recomienda
una Antena Inteligente opcional que sea compatible
para conexión con el Convertidor.
indicador
de señal
Admiral 002, 128, 183, 189
Advent 191, 258, 260, 275
Adventura 129
Program codes/Códigos de programa